The College Football Playoff national championship is set as the undefeated Indiana Hoosiers (15-0) face the Miami Hurricanes (13-2) on Monday at Hard Rock Stadium.
At a Glance
- Indiana enters 15-0 with the nation’s No. 2 scoring offense and defense
- Miami makes its first CFP title game appearance on its home field
- Kickoff is 7:30 p.m. ET on ESPN and the ESPN app
- Why it matters: A first-time champion will be crowned; Indiana seeks its maiden title while Miami pursues its first since 2001
The Hoosiers, led by head coach Curt Cignetti, have dominated the playoff so far. They returned from a first-round bye and demolished No. 9 Alabama 38-3 in the Rose Bowl, then routed No. 5 Oregon 56-22 in the Peach Bowl. Over those two games, Heisman-winning quarterback and projected No. 1 NFL draft pick Fernando Mendoza threw eight touchdown passes and only five incompletions.
Miami’s path included a 10-3 win over No. 7 Texas A&M and a 24-14 upset of defending champion No. 2 Ohio State in the Cotton Bowl. In the Fiesta Bowl, quarterback Carson Beck directed a 15-play, 75-yard drive, scrambling for the winning touchdown with under 20 seconds left to beat No. 6 Ole Miss 31-27 after four fourth-quarter lead changes.
Game Details
Date: Monday, Jan. 19
Time: 7:30 p.m. ET / 6:30 p.m. CT / 4:30 p.m. PT
TV: ESPN
Stream: ESPN.com and ESPN app
Site: Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens, Florida
Championship History
Indiana has never won a football national championship. Miami owns five titles: 1983, 1987, 1989, 1991 (shared with Washington) and 2001.
Key Takeaways
- Indiana’s balanced attack ranks second nationally in both points scored and points allowed
- Miami’s defense stifled Ohio State and Texas A&M, while its offense delivered late against Ole Miss
- The Hurricanes benefit from home-stadium familiarity, but the Hoosiers carry perfect momentum into the finale
